Finding the Third Proportional to 166,980 and 347,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,980 and 347,752 is: 724,227.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,980 : 347,752 = 347,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,980/347,752 = 347,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,980x = 347,752 × 347,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,980x = 120,931,453,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,931,453,504/166,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,227.17
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